Monday, December 28, 2026
Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
The Drop is a blindfolded navigation challenge held in Skipton where participants are transported to an undisclosed location and must find their own way back to the event centre on foot. The event uses no marked route, and participants do not receive maps, GPS, compass, or other navigation aids during the challenge.
Blindfolded deployment to unknown location
Navigation without maps, GPS, or watches
Distances measured as the crow fly
Optional live GPS tracking for safety
Start / Finish
Undisclosed location after blindfolded bus ride
Event centre in Skipton
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
Race number
Sealed emergency bag (provided)
Blindfold (provided or approved alternative)
What you get
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
Optional GPS tracker (returnable)
On the day
Toilets
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Participants are blindfolded before boarding the bus and remain blindfolded until arrival at the drop location. The blindfold is then removed, and participants begin navigating back to the event centre.
Yes, optional live GPS tracking is available for safety. Trackers are accurate to about 5 metres and must be returned after the event. A replacement fee of £175 applies if not returned.
No, the 6 mile distance is restricted to non-local participants only to prevent local knowledge advantage. Entries may be checked.
Participants are taken by bus to an undisclosed location while wearing blindfolds. They do not know their location or facing direction until the blindfolds are removed.
The sealed emergency bag contains instructions and means to contact event organisers. Live GPS tracking is optionally available. Participants are responsible for their own safety.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Skipton, United Kingdom
Monday, December 28, 2026
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